News & Insights Across Asia
Engage with influential voices and commentaries from Asia and around the world, shaping dialogue and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year message emphasizes people-centric development, focusing on enhancing livelihoods, education, and economic opportunities to drive China’s modernization and growth.
Philippines considers constructing permanent civilian structures on disputed Second Thomas Shoal amid rising South China Sea tensions.
China emerges as a key player in driving global economic growth in 2024, advocating for multilateral cooperation to overcome international challenges and promote shared prosperity.
2023 marks significant shifts toward a multipolar world, with regions asserting their identities and new centers of influence emerging in global affairs.
2023 has seen significant shifts in global power dynamics, challenging U.S. influence and highlighting the rise of emerging economies.
Exploring how AI is forging a new era, reshaping human history, and challenging our perceptions beyond the Enlightenment.
The meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden in San Francisco highlights the crucial importance of China-U.S. communication for global stability and prosperity.
As we step into 2024, Asia’s commitment to interconnectivity, innovation, and environmental stewardship offers hope amidst global challenges.
Peter Walker urges the U.S. to focus on its own challenges and embrace healthy competition with China rather than trying to contain its rise.
Leaders from six Lancang-Mekong countries launched a new five-year plan to deepen economic and social cooperation, aiming to build a community of shared future and advance modernization.
China’s Juncao technology is transforming the lives of farmers in Fiji by enabling sustainable mushroom cultivation. Through shared knowledge and training, local communities are improving their livelihoods.
The recent conflict in Gaza marks a significant shift in Middle East dynamics, challenging existing alliances and highlighting the need to address core regional issues.
President Biden faces significant disapproval from young Americans over his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, with 72% of those aged 18 to 29 expressing disapproval in a recent poll.
The Chagos Archipelago dispute highlights the complex intertwining of strategic interests and human rights, as the U.S. and UK face international calls to address historical injustices against the displaced Chagossian people.
As 2023 ends, Uncle Sam’s confusion in an amusement park mirrors the shifting global dynamics that amuse younger generations but perplex traditional powers.
Cameroon’s Kribi Deep Seaport, developed under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is transforming regional trade and exemplifying how the BRI promotes common development.
Explore how Heidelberg’s innovative green initiatives offer a model for sustainable urban development, providing valuable lessons for Asian cities confronting climate change.
Chengdu transforms into a ‘park city’ through innovative green initiatives. Deputy Mayor Wang Zhihua discusses sustainable development, decarbonization efforts, and community projects revitalizing urban life.
Mayors of Chengdu and Heidelberg discuss their cities’ green initiatives in “Green Talks with Mayors,” highlighting successful sustainability projects and the importance of international collaboration.
Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme discusses the importance of China-EU cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the need for dialogue to bridge cultural gaps.